Lindsay "Lynn" Rutter

Lindsay S. "Lynn" Rutter, 74, of Ralph, died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on April 17, 1932, in Benton Harbor, lower Michigan, son of the late Warren and Olive (Bishop) Rutter. He married Joanne Umphrey on Jan. 29, 1952, in St. Joseph, lower Michigan, and they spent nearly 55 years together. Lindsay worked as a police officer for the city of Benton Harbor until retiring in 1969. Together he and his family moved to Dickinson County where he was employed at the Dickinson County Sheriff's office, and at the First National Bank for 15 years before retiring in 1997. He was very much a part of the Fraternal Order of Police being third member of Lodge 100, and a member in good standing for more than 50 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. He was also a big fan of NASCAR. Lindsay is survived by his loving and devoted wife of nearly 55 years, Joanne who was his inseparable companion in life and caregiver in his final years; children, Brian (Marie Edwards) Rutter of Aurora, Wis., Vicky (Robert) Corsi of Quinnesec, and Bruce (Anne Cahee) Rutter of Kingsford; brothers, Walter (Bonnie) Rutter of Stevensville, lower Michigan, Edwin (Peggy) Rutter of Benton Harbor, and twin brother, Lyle (Jean) Rutter of Sturgis, lower Michigan; brother-in-law, Duane (Betty) Umphrey of Benton Harbor; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Shaya (David) Shatz and their children, Ariel, Miyah, and Isaiah, Michelle (Brad) Pellegrini and their children, Breanne and Kaitlyn, Rob (Jennifer) Corsi and their children, Sydney, Brendan, and Kyley, Scott (Melissa) Rutter and their children, Bailey and Nathan, Brandon (Tracy) Rutter and their child, Addison. He was preceded in death by a brother, Pat Rutter, and in-laws, Spencer and Frances Umphrey. Visitation will be Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon at the funeral home. Rev. David Anderson will officiate. Burial will be in the Felch Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Stan Rajala, Dave Rajala, Steve Rajala, Glen Anderson, Bob Bouvy, Roger Smith, Denny Boomer, and Doug Cusack. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Lindsay S. Rutter online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to Northwoods Air Lifeline. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

Lindsay "Lynn" Rutter

November 18, 1932 - November 18, 2006